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Central Michigan
Community Hospital
Registered
Nurses Association
Constitution
and Bylaws
I.
MISSION, VALUE, AND
VISION STATEMENTS
Central Michigan Community Hospital Registered Nurses
Association’s/Michigan Nurses Association (CMCH RNA/MNA) hereinafter
called the Association; mission is to provide nursing care, which is safe, adequate,
and reflective of the profession of the Registered Nurse.
A.
CMCH RNA/MNA’S VALUE STATEMENTS
1.
All individuals have a right to quality care
delivered with compassion.
2.
Respect for diversity of patients and
colleagues’ is inherent to nursing practice and patient care.
3.
Prevention of illness and injury along with
promotion of wellness are essential components of the nursing practice.
4.
Continuing education and professional development
are fundamental to nursing practice and patient care.
5.
The practice of nursing is both independent and
collaborative.
II. PURPOSE
A.
The Association is the integral organizational
component of the membership and the exclusive representation of the
Registered Nurses at Central
Michigan Community
Hospital.
III. COMPOSITION
A.
The membership of CMCH RNA/MNA shall be composed
of the registered nurses, as defined in the current contract and with the
affiliation with the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA).
1.
Who has paid membership dues to MNA, constituent
associations and the staff council
2.
Whose membership has not been revoked for
violation of the Code for Nurses or Association Bylaws.
3.
Members shall adhere to policies and bylaws the
Philosophy of the MNA.
4.
The Executive Board of the Association shall
consist of the, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief
Representative and the Immediate Past President.
5.
The Executive Committee of the Association shall
consist of all officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Chief Representative and Immediate Past President) and all Unit Representatives.
6.
The duties of these officers and committee shall
be defined in these bylaws.
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES
A.
The Association is responsible to assist in
specific improvements in employment conditions for nurses at Central
Michigan Community Hospital (CMCH).
B.
The Association has the responsibility to promote
professional and educational advancement of nurses.
C.
The Association has the responsibility to monitor
and address professional issues related to nursing care.
D.
The Association has the responsibility to hold an
annual election of officers for the Executive Board.
E.
The Association shall have committees in
sufficient numbers necessary to address its objectives, professional
practice, special interest and programs.
The current Association president shall appoint committee chairs.
F.
The Association has the responsibility to publish
and distribute a newsletter to all members.
The publication shall contain information about meetings and
professional activities of the Association.
V.
OFFICERS
A.
Association Officers (Executive Board)
1.
President
2.
Vice-President
3.
Secretary
4.
Treasurer
5.
Chief Unit Representative
6.
Immediate Past President
B.
All Officers of the Association must maintain
current membership in the Association and be a member in good standing.
C.
Responsibilities of the Executive Board
1.
The Executive Board shall have general
supervision of affairs of the RNA/MNA and shall perform such other duties
as are specified in these bylaws.
2.
All officers shall be empowered to spend Staff
Council membership monies for supplies necessary to RNA/MNA purposes prior
to the next scheduled meeting. Such expenditures will then be presented to
the membership at the next scheduled meeting. However, before the Staff
Council spends an amount in excess of $500.00, they will bring such
expenditures to the membership as a whole.
3.
The President shall call meetings of the
Executive Board.
4.
The presence of the President and two (2) other
officers shall constitute a quorum for any meeting of the Executive Board.
5.
Meetings of the Executive Board can be in person
or via e-mail, telephone, or videoconference.
6.
A meeting of the Executive Board shall be held at
the beginning of each calendar year for the purpose of preparation of the
goals and budget for the upcoming year.
7.
Must attend 50% Executive Committee meetings per
year
D.
Association President
1.
Qualifications
a.
Current Registered Nurse licensure
b.
Member of the CMCH RNA/MNA
2.
Responsibilities
a.
Serve as Chief Executive Officer of the
Association
b.
Coordinate all Association administrative
activities.
c.
Appoint and approve committee Chairpersons as
needed.
d.
Exercise all responsibilities and privileges as
an officer of the Association as specified in the Bylaws and Procedures.
e.
Perform all duties of President as outlined by
the Association.
f.
Serve as ex-officio member of each committee.
g.
Serve as a member of the negotiating team.
h.
Request and participate in Special Conferences.
i.
Assume other duties as delegated by the Executive
Committee or as designated in the agreements with the hospital.
3.
Term of Office
a.
The Association President shall serve for a term
of two (2) calendar years, January 1st through December 31st.
b.
The President shall serve no more than two (2)
consecutive terms.
c.
The President shall be elected on the even years.
d.
Shall be a member of the Executive Board for 1
year following term of office
E.
Association Vice-President
1.
Qualifications Current Registered Nurse licensure
a.
Member of CMCH RNA/MNA
2.
Responsibilities
a.
Perform any duties assigned by the President of
the Association.
b.
Exercise all responsibilities and privileges of
an officer of the Association as specified in the Bylaws and Procedures.
c.
Perform all duties of Vice-President as outlined
by the association.
d.
Will serve as liaison for the Orientation
Committee
e.
Will serve as chairperson for the Nominating
Committee
f.
Be an ex officio member of all other committees.
g.
Review and revise as necessary Association
Procedures and Bylaws.
h.
Liaison with assigned committees
i.
Be a member of the Negotiating Committee.
3.
Term of Office
a.
The Association Vice-President shall serve for a
term of two (2) calendar years, January 1st – December 31st.
b.
Shall be elected on the odd
years.
c.
Shall serve no more than two
(2) consecutive terms.
F.
Association Secretary
1.
Qualifications
a.
Current Registered Nurse Licensure
b.
Member of the CMCH RNA/MNA
2.
Responsibilities
a.
Produce Association business minutes and
distribute to all officers, Unit Representatives, and Association
Representative.
b.
Maintain Association records and provide for a
mechanism to transfer records upon installation of the new Association
Secretary.
c.
Perform duties as requested by the President.
d.
Maintain a copy of the Association Constitution
and Bylaws.
e.
Complete and send correspondence in a timely
manner.
f.
Notify MNA of current officers and committee
members
g.
Notify employer of current officers and grievance
committee members
h.
Develop, edit, publish, and distribute
Association newsletter.
i.
Liaison with assigned committees
j.
Be a member of the Negotiating Committee.
k.
Maintain and update current list of membership.
3.
Term of Office
a.
The Association Secretary shall serve for a term
of two (2) calendar years, January 1st- December 31st.
b.
Shall be elected on even
years.
c.
Shall serve no more than two
(2) consecutive terms.
G.
Association Treasurer
1.
Qualifications
a.
Current Registered Nurse licensure
b.
Member of CMCH RNA/MNA
2.
Responsibilities
a.
Maintain Association financial records in accord
with generally accepted accounting procedures.
b.
Maintain Association banking accounts,
disbursement thereof, and any other entities under the auspices of the
Association.
c.
Will assume responsibility for the completion of
yearly tax returns and audit. The
Treasurer may employ the services of a tax specialist. The Association will reimburse expense
for the tax specialist.
d.
Submit an Association annual financial report for
Association officers and member review, as well as financial reports for
scheduled business meetings.
e.
Maintain an updated current list of membership in
the Association.
f.
Send report of budget to appropriate officer of
MNA in Lansing
annually
3.
Term of Office
a.
The Association Treasurer shall serve a term of
two (2) calendar years, January 1st-December 31st.
b.
Shall be elected on odd years.
c.
Shall serve no more than two
(2) consecutive terms.
H.
Immediate Past President
1.
Qualifications
a.
Current Registered Nurse License
b.
Member of CMCH RNA/MNA
2.
Responsibilities
a.
Perform any duties assigned by the President of
the Association.
b.
Liaison with assigned committees
c.
Assume all duties as delegated by the Executive
Committee.
3.
Terms of Office
a.
The Immediate Past President shall serve on the
Executive Committee for a term of one (1) year following their term as
President.
b.
Shall fill a vacant President position (if that
position has to be filled by a vacancy of either the President or
Vice-President) according to the current bylaws of the Association
I.
Association Unit Representatives
1.
Qualifications
a.
Current Registered Nurse Licensure
b.
Members of CMCH RNA/MNA
2.
The President shall appoint a Chief Unit
Representative with input from the Executive Committee and they will be a
member of the Executive Committee.
3.
Responsibilities
a.
Shall represent members in meetings with
management & shall assist members with the Grievance Process
b.
Shall assist with orientation of new members -
under the direction of the Chief Unit Representative
4.
Terms of Office
a.
Association Unit Representatives shall be elected
by the general membership. These
elections will be with the general elections of Officers at the yearly
October elections.
b.
Terms of positions for Unit Representatives shall
be for two (2) years.
c.
Elections for these positions shall be on
alternating years (1/2 on even years and ˝ on odd years).
J.
Vacancies for terms of officers/Unit Representatives
a. In case of a
vacancy in the office of President, the Vice-President shall assume the
duties until a successor is elected.
b.
Vacancies for an unexpired term of office for
Treasurer, Secretary or Unit Representatives may be filled by appointment
of the Association President until the next scheduled election.
c. The vacancy
for the office of Vice-President must be filled by nomination and approved
by the Executive Council.
d. If the
Immediate Past President has had to fill a vacant President position, then
a Vice-President must be filled by nomination and approval by the Executive
Council.
K.
Removal from Office
1.
An officer may be removed from office, with or
without cause, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership at a duly held
meeting, provided that not less than thirty (30) days notice is given to
each voting member that such consideration will be on the agenda.
VI. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1.
The Executive Committee will determine the method
of voting
2.
Site for voting will be determined by the
Executive Committee.
3.
Notification of members will be by email,
newsletter or posters of the nominees and method of voting.
4.
Officers will be elected by a majority vote of
the CMCH RNA/MNA members who participate in the election.
5.
Elections shall be held in October yearly and
officers will take office on January 1 of the following year.
VII. COMMITTEES
1.
Orientation Committee
a.
Shall be responsible for informing new members of
the functions and purposes of the Association and the responsibilities and
privileges of the membership
b.
Shall provide to new members a copy of these
bylaws
c.
Shall consist of one member from each shift
d.
The Chief Unit Representative shall chair this
committee.
e.
The Vice-President shall be a liaison to this
committee.
2.
Negotiating Committee
a.
Shall be responsible for representing the members
of the Association in negotiating a contract with Central Michigan
Community Hospital
b.
Committee
shall consist of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary and member at
large. (Shall be elected by the general membership at the
officer election during the year prior to contract negotiations.)
3.
Nominating Committee
a.
Shall be responsible for obtaining nominations of
candidates to run for various offices of the Association
b.
Shall be responsible for coordinating the
election and balloting and tallying the ballots
c.
Shall consist of appointees by the Executive
Committee
d.
The Vice-President shall chair this committee.
VIII.MEETINGS
A.
The Association has the responsibility to conduct
regular meetings.
B.
General Membership Meetings shall be held in the
spring and fall.
C.
The President as deemed may call special
meetings.
D.
Special meetings may be called by a majority vote
of the Executive Committee.
E.
Special meetings may be called when a petition
signed by ten (10) or more members of the Association requests a meeting of
the Association.
F.
The President conducts the meetings unless
otherwise specified.
G.
Meetings may be attended by membership. Guests may attend with permission of the
Executive Committee.
IX.
RATIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT
A.
A ratification meeting must be held in order to
accept or reject any proposed agreement negotiated on behalf of the
bargaining unit. These meetings shall be scheduled so all members may have
the opportunity to vote.
B.
A vote of 51 percent of those members present and
voting is required for ratification of the proposed agreement. Members must
be notified 5 days in advance of the time, location and purpose of the
meeting.
C.
Absentee ballots will be accepted if procedure
set up by executive committee is followed.
D.
Ballots and credentials of the voting body and
other election records shall be kept on file for one year after the
election.
X.
PARLIMENTARY AUTHORITY
A.
The rules contained in the Robert’s Rules of Order, The
Modern Edition (place the name of the book ordered for our use)
shall govern meetings of this Association in all cases to which they are
applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these rules.
XI.
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
A.
All requests for reimbursement must be submitted
to the Treasurer.
B.
All monies for gifts require Board approval.
C.
Donations of (twenty) $20.00 will be made to a
memorial at in honor of a member or member’s immediate family.
D.
Dues for the Executive Board shall be reimbursed
yearly in December.
XII. AMENDMENTS
A.
Proposed amendments to these bylaws must be
submitted in writing or via e-mail attachment to the President and signed
or approved by e-mail or writing by at least five (5) voting members.
B.
After receiving the proposed amendments, the
Secretary will send copies to all voting members of the Association. The amendment proposal will be placed on
the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting, as long as the
secretary receives it at least thirty (30) days in advance of that
scheduled meeting.
C.
Changes to the bylaws require a two-thirds (2/3)
majority of those voting members present at the meetings.
D.
Amendments to the bylaws may be submitted by the
Executive committee and voted on at any meeting should an emergency
situation arise.
XIII.DISCLOSURE
A.
No officers in the Association shall have the power
to act as an agent or otherwise bind the Association in any manner
whatsoever.
B.
No member or members, no person, or persons,
shall have the power to act on behalf or bind the association to any
situation or condition except where specifically authorized by the
President of the Association, or by the Executive Committee.
XIV.
CHANGE OF STATUS
A.
In the event that this Association dissolves,
merges, or any other change of event occurs, deposition of the money shall
be determined at that time by a majority vote of the current members of the
Association.
XV.
DUES STRUCTURE
A.
The MNA House of Delegates and the local
bargaining unit regulate the dues structure.
B.
Membership rights shall be forfeited upon failure
to pay dues as required by current policy.
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